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Luis Miranda Rivera

b. 1954

Puerto Rican priest of the Catholic Church

Latin Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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About Luis Miranda Rivera

Born 1954. Luis Miranda Rivera is an American latin Catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Luis Francisco Miranda Rivera, O.Carm (born January 24, 1954) is a Puerto Rican Catholic prelate who has served as Bishop of Fajardo-Humacao since 2020. He is a member of the Carmelites.

Biography Luis Miranda Rivera was born on January 24, 1954, in Santurce, Puerto Rico. On September 14, 1984, he was ordained to the priesthood for the Order of Our Lady of Carmel by Cardinal Luis Aponte Martínez. Miranda Rivera has a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from Bayamón Central University in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and a bachelor's degree in Theology of Religious Life from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain.

Bishop of Fajardo-Humacao Pope Francis appointed Miranda Rivera as bishop for the Diocese of Fajardo-Humacao on May 16, 2020. On August 15, 2020, Miranda Rivera was consecrated and installed by Archbishop Roberto González Nieves as bishop.

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Important facts

Born
24 January 1954, San Juan
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Latin Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Puerto Rico, Pontifical University of Salamanca
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Fajardo-Humacao

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Luis Miranda Rivera?

Puerto Rican priest of the Catholic Church

When was Luis Miranda Rivera born?

Luis Miranda Rivera was born on 24 January 1954 in San Juan.

What is Luis Miranda Rivera's occupation?

Luis Miranda Rivera is a latin Catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality is Luis Miranda Rivera?

Luis Miranda Rivera is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luis Miranda Rivera

· Wikidata: Q94576628

· DBpedia: Luis Miranda Rivera

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